active compounds
[ˈæktɪv ˈkɑːmpaʊndz]
nounpl: active compounds
compostos ativos
1. Chemical substances that produce a significant biological or physiological effect; molecules with reactive properties that interact with living organisms or other substances
The active compounds in green tea have been shown to have antioxidant properties.
Os compostos ativos do chá verde demonstraram ter propriedades antioxidantes.
2. In pharmaceutical chemistry, substances responsible for the therapeutic effect of a drug or medication
The active compounds in aspirin help reduce pain and inflammation.
Os compostos ativos da aspirina ajudam a reduzir dor e inflamação.
3. In agriculture and chemistry, chemical substances that perform the intended function in a pesticide, herbicide, or other product
The active compounds in this herbicide target specific plant species.
Os compostos ativos deste herbicida visam espécies vegetais específicas.
The term 'active compounds' is primarily used in scientific, pharmaceutical, and research contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it's especially prevalent in the cosmetics and herbal medicine industries, where the identification of active compounds in traditional plants is a growing field of study. The term reflects the global scientific community's focus on understanding how substances interact with biological systems.
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